Lailat Al Miraj: Muslims Celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s Ascension to Heaven

May 5 marks an important festival in the Islamic calendar, Lailat al Miraj. Lailat al Miraj, remembers the Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to

Muslims Sharply Divided Over Qur’an’s Influence on Laws

Should the Quran influence laws in Muslim countries? A survey by the Pew Research Center has revealed that there are prominent fissures in the

Did Famous Atheist Christopher Hitchens Convert Before Death?

Hitchens' friendship with a Christian has brought his reputation as an Atheist into question. Based on the new book The Faith of Christopher Hitchens:

The Quran Does Not Oppress Women, Sharia-Based Islam Does

The mistreatment of Islamic women should be blamed on Sharia Law, not the Quran. The campaign theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is

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What Really Goes on at a Muslim Mosque?

Tackling the misconceptions about Muslim places of worship. President Obama recently made his first official visit to an American mosque. The President’s visit to

“Ask A Muslim Anything” at this Melbourne Cafe

Hana Assafiri launches “Ask a Muslim Anything” speed dating-style events at her café. Hana Assafiri, a renowned women's empowerment activist, has brought a new

7 Reasons Why Wearing the Hijab to Express Solidarity With Muslims Isn’t Right

Featured Contributors Abdur Rab and Hasan Mahmud give seven reasons not to participate in World Hijab Day. Ruth Graham’s recent Atlantic article highlights the

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How Martin Luther King, Jr. and Prophet Muhammad Are Alike

Prophet Muhammad and Martin Luther King, Jr. led a shared fight against discrimination. Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a public holiday in

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Open Letter: The Hijab Is A Reminder That God Is Above Me

Islam signifies the hijab as modesty and a means of protection. Featured Contributor Nusrat Qadir pens an open letter to the Washington Post in

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Our God and your God are One: Origins of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism

Islam and Christianity can be at peace. In a time of turmoil and constant reminders of those who spread fear and divisiveness regarding Islam,